User manual SMEG FR165SE

[. . . ] Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. [. . . ] Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy. Before storing food in your refrigerator wipe the interior with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda. After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the thermostat knob "A" to setting "3". After a couple of hours, you can place fresh food into the refrigerator. Fill the ice trays and place them in the compartment "J". 9 GB Storage - getting the most out of your appliance. Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Wrapped meat and cleaned fish (use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags) Fresh cheese Eggs Butter, margarine Cooked or precooked food 3 (placer in air-tight containers and when cool store in or 4 days refrigerator) Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh 3 pasta, custards, puddings, chocolates, cream pastries, or 4 days bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt Fruits and legumes Storage Time 2 or 3 days 3 or 4 days 1 month Location in the Refrigerator On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area). On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area). In vegetable crisper. What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places). - Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is why meat and fish should be stored just above the crisper. - Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly. - Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food. - Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in the refrigerator. Energy Saving Tips - Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room. - Keep the Door Closed Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming a substantial amount of energy. - Correct Temperature Settings Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese. - Check the Seal on the Door Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost. - Do Not Overfill Your Appliance Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. [. . . ] Models with an Ice Unit It is advisable now and then to remove the frost which forms on the evaporator. Take care to not use sharp objects for this purpose since they could pierce the refrigeration circuit and permanently damage the appliance. Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume excess energy needlessly. [. . . ]